A branch of the Italian government has honored San Diego's Civico 1845 as "ambassadors of Italian cuisine" at an event held in Las Vegas. "Last night in Las Vegas we have been awarded by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Agriculture and Italian Trade Agency as ambassadors of the Italian Cuisine in the United States," wrote Civico 1845 in a post on the company's social media channels.

"This special event is part of the candidacy of Italian Cuisine to the Intangible Cultural Heritage of UNESCO. We are very happy and proud to represent our culture and traditions through authenticity in the US! Way more to go!"